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Ford Mustang 1994-2014: Brake Pad Reviews

There are many brake pads on the market with many different purposes for the Ford Mustang. Read on to choose the best pads for your needs.

By Jeffrey Bausch - September 23, 2015

This article applies to the Ford Mustang (1994-2014).

While well-maintained brakes should last you tens of thousands of miles, brake pads do wear much faster. As a result, need to be replaced more often. Doing so in a timely manner will extend the lifetime of your Mustang’s brakes, and also help you avoid the costly fix of new brakes and rotors. There are different brands of brake pads for different purposes. So decide what's best for your needs. If it’s time to replace the brake pads in your Ford Mustang, consider these popular options.

Ford Mustang Brake Pad Options

PowerStop
EBC
Hawk Performance
Greenstuff
Price
 $50 $30 $70 $40
Performance

Superior

Good

Excellent

Good
Lifespan
 Best value Average Above average Average
Warranty
 2-year 1-year Lifetime, limited 6-month
Best Quality: PowerStop

Best Value: PowerStop

PowerStop

Price – $50

Performance – Superior

Lifespan – Best value

Warranty – 2-year manufacturer limited warranty

PowerStop brake pads are by far the best value for your Ford Mustang. The pads’ carbon-ceramic formula uses specially designed OE positive mold technology for the purpose of ensuring uniform friction density throughout the pad. The result is increased stopping power with little to no dust on your rims, controlled noise, and no premature wearing. Recommended if you're looking for great brake pads without dust.

EBC

Price – $30

Performance – Good

Lifespan – Average

Warranty – 1-year manufacturer limited warranty

A slightly more affordable option are EBC brake pads. The company offers a wide range of pads for every type of driver out there, which allows it to drive the price for pads down. Drivers who use these pads report adequate brake control, and little to no dust on the rims. Lifespan is not as long as its competitors, but price can’t be beat. Recommended if you're looking for durable brake pads without spending too much money.

Hawk Performance

Price – $70

Performance – Excellent

Lifespan – Above average

Warranty – Limited lifetime warranty

The review for Hawk brake pads are mostly positive, with many reporting that the subtle pressing of the brake pedal is all it takes to stop a vehicle outfitted with these pads. Also worth noting is that they reduce braking noise and have very little dust on the rims. A slightly more pricey option, but Hawk brake pads do come with a lifetime warranty. Recommended if you're looking for great brake pads with great warranty.

Greenstuff

Price – $40

Performance – Good

Lifespan – Average

Warranty – 6-month limited manufacturer warranty

An extension of EBC's very large roster of brake pad options, Greenstuff is one of the better known choices on the market. Drivers using Greenstuff report adequate stopping power when using these pads, but some dusting on the rims. Noise muffling is good, but lifespan is limited. Greenstuff makes for a good quick fix, but do expect to have to replace them sooner than the others. Recommended if you're looking for decent pads for a short period of time.

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